Behind-the-Scene Wisdom: Navigating the High School Math Journey with Your High-Achieving Student
Julia Gooding of One Sky Education interviewed me in order to introduce me to her clients. We had a much more powerful conversation than I expected!
Learning vs. Education: The Distinction That Really Matters
Learning. Education. At first glance, the two might seem interchangeable. We certainly use them that way. After all, both relate to gaining knowledge and skills, don't they? What's the first thing on your mind when you hear 'Education'? You think classrooms,...
Remote Work: The Toll of Interruptions
Remote work is the new cool, and it's easy to see why. With advancements in technology, improved digital communication tools, and a global mindset that's increasingly valuing flexibility and work-life balance, the traditional 9-to-5 office grind seems almost archaic....
Education in the time of COVID-19
We are all being called on to do more than we are used to. Schools are suddenly closed, and they are scrambling to figure out distance learning. Parents are figuring out how to juggle their own work and their kids' education (to say nothing of their own self-care)....
Tutoring by video, Done Now and Done Right
COVID-19 has undeniably reshaped the way we live, work, and interact. As countries grappled with rising case numbers and healthcare challenges, individuals and communities were thrust into a whirlwind of change. From remote work and online education to social...
On intuition and the quadratic equation
"Dr. Po-Shen Loh has discovered a new way to solve quadratics." Well, yes and no. Dr. Loh is a great coach, educator, and evangelist, and I admire and respect him. If he says he was "dumbfounded," then there's something there. The thing is, though, that the press is...
Dear Wes
We wanted to share some great news. (My son) presented 3 posters at the (large conference) in (major city) last week. One of his posters on (interesting math topic) got selected as one of the top posters and he was invited to present it formally at the Abstract...
I’m just venting.
It really bums me out when the New Yorker piece on someone in our industry covers someone so... ugh, where do I even start? Peppermint is not "nature's adderall," and even if it were, the only stimulants that are good ideas here are the prescriptions you have for your...
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